Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 8 Luis Belliard ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 8 Luis Belliard serves a small attendance zone of approximately 0.1 square miles in New York, NY, where families can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive. The furthest edge of the zone is about 0.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 8 Luis Belliard's student population of 354 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
354 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 8 Luis Belliard ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 8 Luis Belliard is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3887 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
89%
31%
Black
4%
15%
White
4%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 8 Luis Belliard's ranking?
P.s. 8 Luis Belliard is ranked #3887 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 8 Luis Belliard often compared to?
P.s. 8 Luis Belliardis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 4 Duke Ellington, P.s. 28 Wright Brothers, Castle Bridge School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 8 Luis Belliard?
354 students attend P.s. 8 Luis Belliard.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of P.s. 8 Luis Belliard students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 8 Luis Belliard?
P.s. 8 Luis Belliard has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 8 Luis Belliard offer ?
P.s. 8 Luis Belliard offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 8 Luis Belliard part of?
P.s. 8 Luis Belliard is part of New York City Geographic District # 6.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
My daughter is on 1st grade and she's been attending this school since she was in PK. I love their Dual Language program. she is only 6 years old and she can read english and spanish at the same level. Plus the teacher are patient and sweet. If interested they also have an after school program managed by the childrens aid society. Good luck!
5 10/10/2025
the food looks bad but its good. Im in the 5th grad and now they have art my class (502) is doing mangen art.the teachers are so nice. we have senior week , prom and the moveing up corameny. we have a lot of programs we have winter wishs ,cookshop,saterday acdey ,math and ELA bootcamps and ather school.but best school ever and awesome things. ;)< 3 :]
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